Teaching Physical Science B.A.Sc.

The Bachelor of Applied Sciences (B.A.Sc.) degree in Teaching Physical Science prepares students to teach either Chemistry (grades 9-12) or Physics (grades 9-12), with an option to concurrently work toward General Science (grades 5-8) licensure. The major aligns to the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) standards. The B.A. Sc. in Teaching Physical Science is offered by the Department of Education in conjunction with the Department of Physics and the Department of Chemistry.

Students can choose to complete the chemistry emphasis or the physics emphasis. Each emphasis includes the option to complete the 5-8 General Science licensure in tandem with the grade 9-12 licensure for Chemistry or Physics; thus, the subplans are listed as Chemistry 5-12, Chemistry 9-12, Physics 5-12, and Physics 9-12 in reference to the grades graduates will be prepared to teach.

Students should use a What-if APAS Report as the official tool to see all requirements for degree completion. Since some courses are only offered in certain semesters, students are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisor on a regular basis to establish a plan for program completion and for guidance in applying for the blocks.